Achates
Americannoun
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(in theAeneid ) the faithful companion and friend of Aeneas.
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a faithful friend or companion.
noun
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classical myth Aeneas' faithful companion in Virgil's Aeneid
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a loyal friend
Example Sentences
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Or to make the same power, the Achates engine can be just two-thirds the size.
From Forbes • Jun. 13, 2015
Inside the Achates engine, where superb power density comes from the unique design of two opposed pistons firing in the same cylinder and a two-stroke operating cycle.
From Forbes • Jun. 13, 2015
Prend's funds have invested in a range of green tech ventures, from efficient diesel-engine maker Achates to an insulation company called Aspen Aerogels.
From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2011
No. 2 man on the board is the President's fidus Achates, Harry Hopkins.
From Time Magazine Archive
He started at once to look for it, accompanied by the ever-faithful Achates.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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